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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,926.60, 376,666.44 and 152,087.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,926.60, 376,666.44 and 152,087.56 is: 209,896.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,926.60 : 376,666.44 = 152,087.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,926.60/376,666.44 = 152,087.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,926.60x = 376,666.44 × 152,087.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,926.60x = 57,286,279,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,286,279,793.49/272,926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,896.29

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